<p>this is probably late, but i would suggest not planning that far just quite yet. take the 10a first. if i remember correctly from last year, at my school at least, the 10b/12a were administered the same day. so from your 10a score, you can decide which to take after. and its true that most kids start taking these in middle school, but starting from high school’s fine too! a kid i know (who’s also annoying as heck) made usamo. and he’s a supergenius. i started taking the amc8 in 6th grade, and made an 11. i failed pretty much. in 7th grade i took it again, didn’t even get my score since i was too afraid. in 8th grade, i took it got a 20. then took the amc 10 and got something like 94. </p>
<p>so dont worry about making it this year, just worry about doing your best and giving it your best shot! good luck (:</p>